All the recruits for SOF from our district train on these mountains until they ship out and I want to do the same, I have done it before, but I like the idea of a sidearm because of rattlers. It is not uncommon to see at least 2-3 on a single trip up and down. Open carry is allowed here in Washington.
Tool:I have a Glock 17 that I would like to carry on me (until I can get a man's caliber, HK45C)
Need: Some type of load vest or holster that I can have full range of motion with that I can feel comfortable running a 5:45 mile pace for 2-3 miles.
I would imagine it being in the center of my chest somehow attached to a vest.
I have looked at Eagle Industries stuff, Safariland, Black Hawk, and others, but what do the QP recommend? Whats your armed woods/hills/running loadout?
Oh, the Castle Rock pic is never that green until winter, it looks more like the grand canyon, but with 100+ heat, dust, and wind.